Double Life But It’s A Song | Animation

Heyo friends! This took like 4 days to do and I started the second the song came out sooooooooo yeahhhhhhhhh. Hope you enjoy!
Song by: Evil Anvil
Apps used : flipaclip, capcut

[@Evil_Anvil]

Ok I just watched this again, and my original comment didn't do it justice. I love this! The deaths section is my favourite. I know I used a split screen in the original video too, but it works so well in animated form! Great job

[@BenjiXin]

IT’S DONEEEEEEEEE!!! :D I’m gonna take a nap now lol

[@HarmonyMoonbeam024]

And you TOTALLY deserve every second of that nap! This animatic is freaking amazing 💜

[@mothgirl326]

It's a great animation, you should be really proud of yourself and you deserve the nap

[@madisonsparks290]

U did this in 3 days?

[@EmalineSmith-gy1xd]

That’s insane, enjoy your nap

[@EchoAnimates13]

TAKE A NAP!!! You deserve it!!

[@aureliasamu6724]

1:57 I really love how joel looks like a worried wife and etho goes to try and comfort him - 🥺🥺🥺

[@Marsh-mo9ml]

IT LOOKS SO GOOD!! GOOD JOB! ALSO I loved the weird horror-esqness of the second bout of "something wicked this way comes"!!

[@BenjiXin]

Watchers innit? *sigh* can’t escape them 😔

[@kelcicline1748]

The song was created by “Evil Anvil” she Just did the animation

[@taytaythehufflepuff8532]

OH MY GOODNESS WHAT??? HOW SO FAST??? This is awesome. Spectacular. I love it. 10/10 Amazing. So cool. I loved the beginning with the soulbounds on each side, how some of them are actively shown as best friends and how Grian looks annoyed, how Cleo cuts Martyn off. The story in this The emotion in Pearl at the end. It's all so great!

[@BenjiXin]

Yayyyy! I’m glad u noticed it! I liked the idea of drawing the parallels like the music did :)

[@claudiacat4249]

That was so impressive! And in four days! I dont think its possible to write in one little comment the amount of appreciation and respect i have for this video and the incredible effort you put into this. I love the emotion in your expressions, the flow of lines from shot to shot, how you expanded on the art and storytelling of an already amazing song choice, everything! Great work Benji, this is true art!

[@BenjiXin]

Ahhhhhhh thank youuuuuu! I’m really glad you liked it! This is probably one of my fav evil anvil songs by far because of the guitar chords when they die it’s just soooooooo goooooooodd!

[@skizzpulse]

0:39 I love this frame so much it rlly gives off the impulse Bdubs vibes

[@BenjiXin]

Loving husbands on the streets, but behind closed doors they are *the home wreckers*

[@keremgive]

It amazes me how you can make it look so good in such a short amount of time! Love the animation!

[@BenjiXin]

Tyyyy! :D

[@warcatfurever101writeroffanfic]

I just finished watching the series. Was always intimidated at the idea of watching long series from many POVs but I finished Pearl’s last night and I’m in love. I finally understand and it’s awesome.

[@BenjiXin]

Mmmmmmmmm the angst! The lore! There is something wicked within herrrr! (And yeah it a,so really sucks when the pov you watch dies first *ahem* so you miss most of the story or have to jump in halfway through another pov lol)

[@warcatfurever101writeroffanfic]

@@BenjiXin lmao I’ve only watched hers so I got lucky, she lasted till the end 😈 hehe SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES I felt so bad for her, she kept getting abandoned 😭

[@wrentheelf2656]

Honestly what I love about the Life Series is that it's shorter than the majority of SMPs, so it actually feels viable to watch multiple perspectives even if you don't catch the videos as they come out weekly. It's like watching a season of a tv show

[@juliusroman8616]

@@wrentheelf2656 True I love QSMP but it's difficult to keep up with everything.

[@malloryelling8763]

I CANT GET OVER HOW MUCH I LOVE SCAR SAYING I AM AN S TIER. ITS JUST SOOOO GOOOOD

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

Tango is so cute❤❤ Also Joel and Etho are ADORABLE

[@knights4eva981]

Does an incredible song justice.

[@BenjiXin]

Why thank you! And yeah, I think this is one of my fav Evil Anvil songs so far! It’s so catchy!

[@marz..in..the..starz._.]

@@BenjiXinsame! also, awesome animation :D

[@Royalevera]

I love how you depicted pearl in 'something wicked this way comes'

[@misssdove]

I absolutely love how you drew Cleo, especially the way her mouth is so zombie-y. And I love the cheeky little smile Pearl gives when she says “I think I got a little bit crazy.” It perfectly fits with her sweet innocent “little old me” compared to the way she absolutely tore down her competition. I love how you made her regain that cheerfulness while also being a terrifying force. That shot with the detailed eyes is chilling. Also you did this is four days? That’s incredible! You should absolutely take a nap though now, a well deserved one at that.

[@echopan3274]

This is so good omg Pearl with the wanted sign showing she comitted 4 crimes is so funny, I love how you showed the deaths of everyone this is just amazing I LOVE IT

[@Briar_Rose_Cosplays]

I love the way you’ve done Joel and Etho!!!!

[@krackacka]

AN ANIMATIC ALREADY!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE SPLIT SCREEN FOR THE PAIRS! AND HOW YOU TRANSLATED THE GREYED-OUT HEADS DISPLAYED FOR THE DEAD!!!!

[@melonmelon8241]

this whole animation is great but i love the detail of etho's eyeroll at "true love" it's such a mood

[@spectatormoon9800]

AHHHHH THIS IS SO GOOD The attention to detail is incredible! Grian covering his ears when he dies because of the sonic shriek, Bigb looking guilty at Ren's final words because he was not actually loyal, and Impulse and Bdubs' clock symbolism!!!! So much astounding detail!!!! THE SPLITTING OF THE SOULMATE STRING AT CLEO'S LINE!!!!! SO GOOD!!!!!

[@yoshiandpoochieland]

I loved how the scenes merged into each other it was really well made! Sometimes it was a bit vague what is what but I still was able to follow the flow! Overall great work :))

[@BenjiXin]

Yeah, drawing in black and white with scratchy lines does make it hard to follow at times 😅 but I’m glad you liked it nonetheless ❤

[@PRINCEofNONE]

It’s been a minute since I saw Double Life, so I concur with comment. Great song though and the certain scenes flowed together and how you honored the original edit of the song at the beginning, well done. Truly. Great job. We could pick at it, but then you go through every project wondering if you can do more, which can take away from the whole product.

[@-inFinity05-]

Nevermind, it was a glitch on my end. That was SO much better after I refreshed the page! Amazing work!

[@BenjiXin]

Ah yes, *totally* not a me issue 😅 I am a great editor I swear

[@bananashake5195]

This vid do be awesome :D I also do love how scar and grian were like at around 1:30

[@user-mr8gp4ny6i]

This is great and evil anvils song just goes great with it

[@BenjiXin]

Thank you! There songs are so vivid and full of energy it’s hard not to see the scenes when you’re drawing! And I like going back and forth between characters so their songs are so nice to animate :)

[@KitLikesWooper]

LMAO BOX IS SO PERFECTLY UGLY IT LOKKS AMAZING

[@BenjiXin]

out of a fight scene, the deaths, and the heart wrenching ending, you chose the box? /j (Nah but I’m glad you liked it! And that it was sufficiently ugly 😊)

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

When Scott screams ‘pearl’ and it just sounds like a cat meowing PEarRl

[@eagoi]

ALREADY?!?

[@randomgirl7163]

My reaction exactly!

[@BenjiXin]

I’m an animator, we work faster than god himself 🤷‍♂️

[@eagoi]

@@BenjiXin very factual

[@NovaStella_]

AAAAAH I just now connected the “something wicked this way comes” was the warden in the first bridge, but for the second bridge, it’s referring to Pearl >:D Amazing how you were able to get across so much even with the simplified sketches, it’s amazing!

[@BenjiXin]

Of course! After all, there is something wicked within her.

[@eagoi]

Dang, good job man, you win the race you didn't know you where apart of/hj

[@BenjiXin]

I’m just too cool to lose 😎 (can’t wait to see urs tho if you’re making one! Luv you’re style m8)

[@zest5553]

Amazing work!!!! This is so cool!!! Especially the realistic eyes on pearl like UGHH CHILLS

[@BenjiXin]

She be watchin’ 👀

[@zest5553]

@@BenjiXin She do be watching

[@-inFinity05-]

I think I like the unwilling villain Scar storyline a little more than the Crazy Pearl storyline, but that ending! That is just completely unbeatable! Scott nailed it with the last line & Pearl nailed the reaction!

[@BenjiXin]

Ikkkkkk right? It’s so sad! She just wanted to be friends :’(

[@MoonlitBookworm73]

0:59 Martyn’s face made me laugh so hard 😂

[@tamarbaas]

HELLO THIS IS SO GOOD HOW ARE YOU THIS FAST???? My favourite is probably Martyn's face at 1:00 and all of the deaths! The effects around the warden and the final explosion are so cool as well! Grian's expression shifting at 0:42 is so cool too aaaaaa I love all of it!!

[@BenjiXin]

:) thanks! I have a few fav frames and those two are up there! (Lmao this took like 1008 frames in flips clip so I’m glad these went appreciated 😅)

[@littlebird2230]

-for my sanity & hands- FELT THAT also this thing is awesome??? the effort and time put into this is so impressive and the fact you did the full song! i love the tiny details and the death scenes, how it goes white to black. Perils stuff is amazing and the scene just before “call the dogs of war” is just so nom nom ya know? the ending too! where she scervives past scott is just- screaming

[@jenniferayres4950]

Evil Anvil's songs are incredible, and i think it's great that you are able to turn parts of his songs into animations!

[@Starryflame]

Huh, I didn't notice Pearl's laughter after "Who's going to die first" til I watched this version of it o.o Same with "Your life is my life" O.O

[@lilyt5579]

He saw her at her very best His promises were no jest He sees her at her very worst He treats her as a curse The moon still rises above it all Her best friend causes her to fall

[@arthelierre5448]

Woooow, so quick, incredible !

[@BenjiXin]

I am speed *nyoom*

[@theawecat27]

that was amazing!! the story flows really beautifully

[@BenjiXin]

Ahhhh TYSM!

[@blakechase9894]

Did anyone notice pearls eyes at the end i love it she looked at scott with true passion and i was caught off guard 3:00 wow

[@xhaandyesh]

ONLY HALFWAY THROUGH THIS VIDEO AND I'M LOVING IT! Also, BDubs looking like a child in his first frame-

[@samathekittycat]

oh my GOD?!!?? my whole body is vibrating at speeds previously unknown to the universe, i am shaking with emotion, in AWE

[@sashaholmes1492]

I loved it it was soooo good I especially like the double deaths!❤

[@Arty_Apple_Bee]

when I tell you I was NOT READY for the human eyes on crazy Pearl Fell out of my bloody chair

[@BenjiXin]

Sorry m8! But she do be watchin’ tho 👀

[@RespectUndead44]

Wow this is incredible!

[@randomwingithingy]

IT'S SO GOOD????? I am, sobbing slightly I dunno lol. I love how it just, captures the motions and emotions so clearly, and the eyes and the death scenes and Pearl and-- Man I just love this. This is going in my pile immediately!

[@kraykyle]

It's been like 4 days and this bopper is out already

[@BenjiXin]

Thank you! And BRUH I’ve been listening non stop it’s such a good song! + double life is my fav series so bonus points for this amazing tune lol! What’s ur fav series?

[@wickedwoodfairy]

THIS IS SO GOOD AAAAAAAAA you animated it with the song so well!!!

[@WalnutArt]

This is SO good and you did it so fast!

[@itzzzzyor_boi_staticTV]

Ohmygod that was sooooo goodd

[@breadbasket1930]

1:31 I am in love with this visual

[@lenatunnissen369]

great animatic, I love it!

[@2horse167]

This really captured the drama and emotion of the season. Well done!

[@LaurenT3G]

Well done! I'm genuinely shocked that an animation for the Double Life song came out so soon after its release-- massive kudos to you!

[@Customsinthemaking]

Amazing work!

[@TheCyanideCake]

AAAEEEE IT LOOKS SO GOOD it matches the vibe of this season sooo much amazing work

[@mkl17593]

INCREDIBLE! Amazing art style too!

[@BenjiXin]

Awwwwwww thank you!

[@Crusader-and-History]

This is really nice!

[@ViewingChaos]

Holy- the music, the drawings- no higher praise, this is an awesome tribute

[@logandoesthingss]

OMGGG, THE ANIMATION IS SO AMAZING AND THE FACLE EXPRESSIONS ARE SO GOOD I LOVE THIS AAAA!!!

[@C.Jdoodles]

This is incredible ❤❤❤

[@TemporalJester3131]

Something THIS GOOD so soon! Amazing job, my favorite part is when everyone died starting with Jimmy. Especially the reverse impact frames as I call them. Again, wonderful job

[@bricktoriaV3]

THIS WAS SO SMOOTH

[@Th3_unkn0wn_us3r]

Amazing video! :) i can tell you put alot of work into this! :)

[@cosmo8446]

Love the transitions and the way you potraited the chorus after those players' demise

[@xainthes]

Holy cow this is so cool, you did it so quickly! I love it so much! The way you drew all of their deaths in 1:46 onwards is great, and I have to say I adore the horrifying energy 2:05 gives off!

[@UNOwen-lo6no]

This is so good! I keep coming back to watch this animatic, it is near top of my favourite life series-playlist. I love it that you can show so much with relatively simple frames, without colours and such. Your style is so expressive! Youa are really talented! Thank you for making this!

[@flokiandhunter]

Ethos silly eyeroll :D There's so many little details it's really good

[@usedtobekrampus]

hooooofjeixkakgoek i love this so much! the death montage, and then their eyes are greyed out, and pearls eyes, literal chills

[@thefourhorsemenofapocalypse]

This was EPIC!! I loved the transitions and the way you portray the lifers. I would love to see it more complete but I know how much your hands and mind need to rest, keep up the good work 👍

[@DrakeDragonton]

I love the part with Pearl having real eyes. So creepy

[@Ombby]

BigB blowing out the torch was such a lovely detail!

[@BenjiXin]

It’s a bad idea since he is going into the night (which is typically dark) but go off king he decided he was doing that I just drew it :/ (fr thank you!)

[@Elkiiiii]

Incredible work! Love the little twirl thing pearl does on the first chorus!!

[@BenjiXin]

She just got a *lil bit* crazy ^U^

[@noatmealcookie02]

1. I can't believe you made it just in 4 days 2. This is amazing?!

[@BenjiXin]

1. I don’t sleep I just draw 24/7 2. 😊

[@GachaMooni]

YOOOOOO THIS IS AMAZE 🔥🔥

[@Rosiewarriorscats]

Ooo, I likeeee. Good job!

[@dragonairice3375]

I've watched this so many times but AHHHH IT'S SO PRETTYY

[@Mega_idk]

Those transitions are insanely fun to watch (personal favorite is 1:30) How you made this so good and so fast is beyond me

[@mcloudyoutube]

YOU WORKED FAST OMFG good job 💜

[@BenjiXin]

I try :D

[@Kat8575_]

YOOO THAT WAS SO COOL IM SO GLAD THAT THIS IS HOW I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL CAUSE DOUBLE LIFE IS MY FAVORITE SEASON WHAT!!!

[@tolsis]

I love this! It's a great song paired with awesome animation!

[@BenjiXin]

Awwwww! Thank you! And yesss! I love this song! I’ll never get sick of it even if I’ve listened to it like a hundred times now 😅

[@Ardeeone]

yo this was made quick! i love it :D

[@Evil_Anvil]

How are you people so fast :o

[@BenjiXin]

I’m an animator, it’s kinda my thing (also man I’ve been waiting for this song for ages-and was not disappointed-because dl is my fav life series! What’s urs?)

[@Evil_Anvil]

@@BenjiXin (whichever season I'm currently making songs about)

[@If-loki-was-a-fox]

Yooo this is good! And pretty fast too, good job OP!!

[@BenjiXin]

Thanks! 😊

[@moomoorare]

So cool!!! :0 THIS IS SO GOOD

[@OCS_Studios]

How it’s been like 3 daysss!!!! It’s so good!!!

[@theawesomealpaca984]

DAANG that was fast!! And really good, amazing job!

[@BenjiXin]

Thank you! 😄

[@fieryhephestus]

final fight animation was a little disapointing, but overall its decent. loved the clock turning to the impulse logo, as they died.

[@BenjiXin]

Yeah I get it, i thought it looked better all sketchy and unfinished but I may finish it another day! Sry it was disappointing but I’m glad you liked the clock part! I’m working on animating falling objects and weight so I hope it looked good 👍

[@jemery5788]

holy COW THIS IS AMAZING AND AMAZINGLY FAST HOW DID YOU DO THAT

[@BenjiXin]

I did it non stop for 4 days! (No but like really, the second I woke up I listened to the song and immediately went to storyboarding it 😅 no rest for the *wicked* am I right?)

[@jemery5788]

@@BenjiXin oh gosh haha hope you get some well-deserved rest now that it's done!!

[@user-xh2do1hi7m]

YOOO THIS IS SICK

[@llamaberry5091]

Dude seriously love the translations in the animtion

[@Ravenlikesbooks]

AHHHHHGHGG THIS IS AMAZING!!! I really like the bit where it became more sketchy towards the end, it became very clear that this wasn't meant to be super polished and like professional but the animation was so smooth?? Huh??? I'm very impressed 💞💞💞

[@Szoponz]

I LOVE THE WAY YOU DESGIN ALL THE CHARATERS!!! I ADORE THE WAY YOU DREW BIGB, AND OMG TANGOS HAIR LOOKS SO COOL! I ALSO LOVE THE MOUTH ON CLEO LIKE WHAT THE HELL OMG ❤

[@BenjiXin]

:D I’m so happy you like it! ❤

[@ValleyofLilacs]

This is freaking awesome!

[@BenjiXin]

[@ValleyofLilacs]

@@BenjiXin of course Omg!!!!

[@KYLXQ]

HOLY THE EYES ON PEARL SCARED THE HECK OUTTA ME

[@HumanoidDerpling]

I found it to be hard to tell what's going on here, since there's no color and the lines aren't really very distinct, but the animation itself is pretty smooth, and I love how the death frames are done. I also like the detail of dead peoples' faces being scribbled out.

[@axthrial_3857]

this is so cool!

[@Snodmystaahh]

This is so great you did this so fast!

[@BenjiXin]

I am like lightning ⚡️ nyoom

[@awaterwitch]

I’m so late but this is so good! Cleo’s expressions are excellent and I love Pearls at the end. The heartbreak upon realizing that despite everything she did for her soulmate, she ended up alone again. This is a masterpiece!

[@KrazyPlayz76]

🤯🤯🤯 This is absolutely incredible

[@BenjiXin]

Thank you! 😊

[@ginniegill1026]

This is SICK AAAAH

[@BenjiXin]

Awwwwwwww ❤ thank you so much!